Museum of Nature and Science

This museum is about looking and understanding – looking up to the stars, looking out to the desert, and looking down to see ancient fossils. There are three primary permanent exhibits:

  • Desert Life
  • Light and Space
  • Permian Trackways

All of the permanent exhibit text and labels are presented in both English and Spanish.

Free Admission

Parking

Parking is at 500 N Water Street on the north end of Main Street Downtown, next to the Museum of Art.

Tour Information

To book a tour, please email Museum Education or call the tour coordinator at (575) 541-2321. For more tour information go here.

Contact Us

Physical Address:
411 N Main Street
Las Cruces, NM 88001

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88004

Phone: (575) 528-3444

Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Friday, 10AM – 4:30PM
Saturday, 9AM – 4:30PM

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Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery: Nature Kids: Materials (Registration)

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Saturday Science, Makey-Makey Bots

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